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Matriculation Grant for Ethiopian-Israeli HS Students in Petach Tikva
Budget supplement for HS students preparing for matriculation. Covers tutoring, exam fees, and study materials. Available via ENP in schools across 32 cities.
About Petach Tikva
Petach Tikva hosts an active Israeli-Ethiopian community with a concentration of senior professionals and academics, in part through collaboration with the Olim Beyahad organisation. The city offers a variety of apartments and purchase options at competitive prices for the Sharon region.
Who is eligible?
Ethiopian-Israeli high-school students in grades 10-12 attending schools participating in ENP (32 cities, including Netanya, Rishon, Rehovot, Be'er Sheva).
What's included?
- Tutoring (math, English, advanced subjects)
- Matriculation exam fees
- Books and study materials
- Personal community mentor
- Matriculation prep workshops
How to apply
- Talk to school counselor — check if school participates in ENP
- If yes — fill out ENP form (via school)
- Approval within 4 weeks
- Aid begins immediately
Ethiopian community in Petach Tikva
- Community population
- ~7,000
- Share of city
- ~4%
- Main neighbourhoods
- כפר גנים, קריית ספיר
- Community services
- עולים ביחד, ENP
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FAQ — Petach Tikva
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Petach Tikva?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Petach Tikva numbers approximately ~7,000 residents — around ~4% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: כפר גנים, קריית ספיר.
- How do I claim Matriculation Grant for Ethiopian-Israeli HS Students in Petach Tikva?
- Apply via the relevant government body in Petach Tikva. For support: עולים ביחד, ENP.
- What community support is available in Petach Tikva for this right?
- In Petach Tikva, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: עולים ביחד, ENP.
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